Abstract: A beverage forming system having a controller arranged to provide a user interface with a user-adjustable indication of at least one brew parameter and to receive a command from a user to adjust the at least one brew parameter. The user-adjustable indication may include a slider track extending between the maximum and minimum values for a brew parameter and a slider element movable along the slider track where a position of the slider element on the slider track indicates a set value for the brew parameter. The controller may limit a command from the user to adjust the brew parameter to be between a minimum value for the brew parameter and a limited value that is below a maximum value for the brew parameter, or between a limited value that is above the minimum value and the maximum value for the brew parameter.

Abstract: An automated manufacturing system that is flexible and scalable based on the needs of a manufacturing facility is provided. The manufacturing system includes one or more modular manufacturing units that are connected in series via a transport system. The modular manufacturing unit includes a base frame including a plurality of support members that are coupled to one or more feet; a main frame mounted on the base frame; a pair of opposed gantry support arms mounted on the main frame in a transverse direction, each gantry support arm including a rail; at least one gantry assembly slidably mounted across the rails of the gantry support arms in a longitudinal direction, each gantry assembly configured for performing a selected function or operation; and a transport system for conveying a device part through the modular manufacturing unit along the longitudinal direction for processing.

Abstract: A multi-scale manufacturing system comprising a centrally located multi-axis and multi-dimensional first manipulating component associated with a housing for manipulating a substrate and a template, a control subsystem coupled to the first manipulating component for controlling movement thereof, a pre-alignment subsystem for pre-aligning the substrate and the template, an assembly station for applying nanomaterial to the template, an alignment station for aligning the template and the substrate together to form a workpiece assembly, and a transfer subsystem for applying pressure to the workpiece assembly for transferring the nanomaterial from the template to the substrate.

Abstract: A multi-scale manufacturing system comprising a centrally located multi-axis and multi-dimensional first manipulating component associated with a housing for manipulating a substrate and a template, a control subsystem coupled to the first manipulating component for controlling movement thereof, a pre-alignment subsystem for pre-aligning the substrate and the template, an assembly station for applying nanomaterial to the template, an alignment station for aligning the template and the substrate together to form a workpiece assembly, and a transfer subsystem for applying pressure to the workpiece assembly for transferring the nanomaterial from the template to the substrate.

Abstract: A multi-scale manufacturing system comprising a centrally located multi-axis and multi-dimensional first manipulating component associated with a housing for manipulating a substrate and a template, a control subsystem coupled to the first manipulating component for controlling movement thereof, a pre-alignment subsystem for pre-aligning the substrate and the template, an assembly station for applying nanomaterial to the template, an alignment station for aligning the template and the substrate together to form a workpiece assembly, and a transfer subsystem for applying pressure to the workpiece assembly for transferring the nanomaterial from the template to the substrate.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus having a transport apparatus, at least one sensor connected to the transport apparatus and a controller. The transport apparatus is adapted for transporting the substrate between processing stations of the processing apparatus. The sensor is capable of sensing the substrate transported by the transporting apparatus. The sensor is arranged for sending at least one signal in response to sensing the substrate. The controller is communicably connected to the sensor and arranged to determine alignment of the substrate in at least two directions, angled relative to each other, relative to a predetermined location. The controller is capable of determining alignment from the at least one signal identifying no more than two points on the substrate and independent of radial variances between substrates.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus having a transport apparatus, at least one sensor connected to the transport apparatus and a controller. The transport apparatus is adapted for transporting the substrate between processing stations of the processing apparatus. The sensor is capable of sensing the substrate transported by the transporting apparatus. The sensor is arranged for sending at least one signal in response to sensing the substrate. The controller is communicably connected to the sensor and arranged to determine alignment of the substrate in at least two directions, angled relative to each other, relative to a predetermined location. The controller is capable of determining alignment from the at least one signal identifying no more than two points on the substrate and independent of radial variances between substrates.